Top14 Semi-Final Highlights: Racing 92 v Castres
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA fantastic result for Castres as they claimed a 14-19 victory over Racing 92 and will now face Montpellier in the final of the Top 14. Castres raced into an early 10 point lead but Racing fought back...
Erasmus names 17 uncapped and 5 overseas players to the Bok squad
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyNew Springbok coach Rassie Erasmus promised some surprises with his selection of players for the squad to take on England and Wales in the coming weeks - and he certainly delivered. Erasmus has named no...
Rene Ranger leaves La Rochelle
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyFormer All Black Rene Ranger is returning home from France to play for Northland in the 2018 Mitre 10 Cup. Ranger signed a two-year deal with La Rochelle following the conclusion of the 2017 Super...
The Rumour Mill
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyWith the European Rugby season almost over we take a look at some of the top rumours doing the rounds as teams start their preparations for the 2018/19 season. Jesse Mogg expected to sign for...
European Champions Cup Team of the Year
8 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Cian Healy – Leinster Healy was the top scoring prop in the competition with 3. The emergence of Jack McGrath as a world-class loosehead seems to have reinvigorated the former Belvedere man....
Scott Wisemantel joins England coaching staff for South Africa tour
8 years ago by England RugbyEngland Rugby has announced Scott Wisemantel will join up with the squad for their tour to South Africa as an attack consultant. The role under head coach Eddie Jones will only be for England’s...
England name squad for South Africa tour
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyEngland head coach Eddie Jones has named a 34-man squad to tour South Africa for a three-Test series in June. Jones has selected seven new players for the tour including Ben Earl (Saracens), Jonny...
Leinster’s ruthless edge can complete greenwash in Champions Cup final
8 years ago by The GuardianBoasting 18 players involved in Ireland’s grand slam triumph, the region will look to spoil Dan Carter’s European swansong for Racing 92 in BilbaoThe Champions Cup final has yet to be played but Leinster...
Top 14 Round 26 Highlights: Lyon v Montpellier
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyA strong finish by Lyon saw them book their place in the play-offs as they claimed a 32-24 home win over log leaders Montpellier in the final round of the French Top 14. A try and a penalty apiece saw...
Picamoles joins France's June Test absentee list
8 years ago by Ultimate RugbyMontpellier no.8 Louis Picamoles will miss France's tour to New Zealand in June as he needs an operation, confirmed the French national side. France coach Jacques Brunel...
